Tri-Five

Tri-Five Shorty: 1956 Chevrolet Station Wagon

In a world where bigger is often considered better, someone took the opposite approach here and gave this 1956 Chevrolet a significant haircut.  Based on the trim and dash, I believe it may have begun life as a 210… more»

Stored 30 Years: 1956 Chevrolet 210 Tri-Carb

For drivers who liked things sort of middle-of-the-road, the Chevrolet 210 was the ideal choice for Tri-Five buyers, as it was a step up from the base 150 yet less expensive than the slightly more luxurious Bel Air.  Fortunately,… more»

Shrunken Tri-Five: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air

With such a large number of Chevrolet Tri-Fives that were produced over a three-year period, there probably aren’t many modifications left that somebody hasn’t thought of already.  We’ve seen lots of cool customs and Restomods over the years, and… more»

Rusty but Ready: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Project Car

Listed on eBay, this 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air is being sold as a four-door project roller, offering a starting point for someone who’s ready to take on a true restoration or custom build. The seller describes it as a… more»

Solid Start: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Project

Now up for sale on eBay is this 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air, a classic Tri-Five Chevy project ready for someone to bring it back to life. The seller describes it as a good project car that’s already been started,… more»

Patina Project With Clean Title: 1957 Chevy 150 Two-Door Sedan

There’s just something about a ’57 Chevy that always stops people in their tracks, even when it’s a project. This two-door 150 sedan listed here on eBay carries the kind of well-earned patina that restorers and hot rodders love… more»

Stored 35 Years: 1956 Chevrolet Nomad Barn Find

With the functionality of a station wagon roof line and sportiness of having only two doors, the Chevrolet Nomad was one of the more unique offerings in the Tri-Five lineup, in addition to being one of the most expensive. … more»

350 LT1 Upgrade: 1955 Chevrolet 210

We’ve featured several Tri-Five Chevrolet offerings on Barn Finds recently, with some in fine condition already and others needing varying amounts of TLC.  This 1955 model is one of those that already seems like a fun cruiser, with the… more»

Pillarless Project: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Sport Coupe

The Bel Air was the top-of-the-line trim level for the 1957 Chevrolet, with the Sport Coupe body style eliminating the pillar between the side glass when the windows were rolled down, adding even more great styling to an already… more»

73k Mile Tri-Five Sedan: 1957 Chevrolet 150

With the iconic status that the tri-five Chevrolet offerings have attained, not much introduction is necessary, other than perhaps pointing out that this one’s an entry-level 150 model.  A couple of other choices were also available, including the upscale… more»

Strong Runner: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air

The seller of this 1957 Chevrolet owns a Hot Rod shop, and his initial vision was to turn this one into a low rider and paint it black.  However, this Bel Air has taken a back seat to some… more»

Tri-Five Project: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air

This 1957 Chevrolet has gotten a few mods over the years, but from the looks of things, it’s probably been quite some time since this one’s seen much activity on the pavement.  However, there are several positives here, such… more»

8k-Mile Survivor: 1957 Chevrolet 210 Series

When a tri-five Chevy enters the marketplace, it’s hard to know upfront what to expect, as so many have already been restored or modified.  However, examples falling into the survivor category are getting fewer and farther between, and this… more»

Parked For 30 Years: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible

After more than half a century in the same family, this 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air convertible is looking for a new garage to call home, with the seller thinking that it could be turned into a decent driver with… more»

Real Barn Find: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Project

Although the Chevrolet Bel Air was introduced back in 1950, it’s the ’55 through ’57 models that enthusiasts typically have recurring dreams about, the years lovingly known as the tri-fives.  Sadly, the fifties decade was a long time ago,… more»

Cheap Project? 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air

The seller of this 1957 Chevrolet feels his reduced price of $5,500 is a very reasonable exchange for all of the potential he’s seeing here, and with this price reflecting a reduction of five hundred dollars already plus the… more»

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